US Bridges

Mayland Drive over Upham Brook

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.25 Parham 0.45 Skipwith · Structure no. 000000000009679

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,914
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayland Drive over Upham Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mayland Drive over Upham Brook in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,914 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMayland Drive
CrossesUpham Brook
Location0.25 Parham 0.45 Skipwith
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62412, -77.54582
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,914 (2018)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayland Drive over Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayland Drive over Upham Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mayland Drive over Upham Brook carry?

About 4,914 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mayland Drive over Upham Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mayland Drive over Upham Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.